Buyer

Location: Olive Branch, MS 38654

Shift: 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM / Mon - Fri

Summary: The Operations Buyer is part of the Procurement Operations group and works with internal customers and suppliers to procure and realize savings for goods and services. The position requires management of purchasing strategies at assigned locations, whether implementing existing strategies or developing new partnerships with stakeholders. The position will adhere to and communicate Procurement policies and procedures during the purchasing process. The position will reconcile service and technical issues with vendors and manage relationships between internal customers and vendors. The operational buyer will assist in procurement of project materials.

Daily tasks/duties and department interactions:

• Purchasing SME and first level of resource & potential technical help to field operations staff. Review purchase requisitions for completeness and place orders with approved suppliers.
• Foster close working relationships with branches and departments including Sales, MFG, Engineering, Production, Parts and Service.
• Works with stakeholders to solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and decides upon proposals for goods and services not covered under existing contracts.
• Manage relationship between internal customers and suppliers. Process requisitions to create PO according to current SOP’s and distribute accordingly.
• Comply with contract & sourcing strategies from procurement managers for execution of purchases.
• Identifies consolidation and savings opportunities of local spend. Participate when necessary to negotiate price, delivery, quality and service.
• Follow up on project purchase orders until completion. Relay cost change information to appropriate stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Oracle ERP and Ariba Procure-to-Pay systems or equivalent systems.
• Demonstrated working ability to work with direct and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing key fundamentals.
• Able to lead by ensuring adherence to purchasing practices, compliance and guidelines.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills required in interacting with both internal and external resources.
• Must have analytical skills necessary to evaluate the cost effectiveness of purchasing options and planning for major commodities.
• Must be able to read, and interpret, terms and conditions of contracts.
• Ensure supplier compliance and policies are met.
• Perform day-day purchasing operations functions.

Education Preferred:

• High school degree or equivalent required.